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Update on the Indicative Sanctions Policy review
In early 2017, the HCPC commenced a review of the Indicative Sanctions Policy to ensure it is up to date, reflects public opinion, and continues to support fair and proportionate decision making. As part of this review we commissioned market research into the public’s views of the Policy and undertook a public consultation.
The two criteria for choosing CPD
Continuing professional development (CPD) should improve your work and have a positive impact for your service users
HCPC increases the education threshold for paramedics
Planned changes to the paramedic education threshold have now come into force. This follows on from our consultation and decision by our Council to increase the threshold to degree level in 2018.
Results of the Partner Satisfaction survey
We launched our first Partner Satisfaction Survey in December 2022 as part of the Partner Newsletter.
The HCPC publishes its Principles for Preceptorship
We believe that well delivered preceptorship support has a key role to play in supporting both current and future HCPC registrants, helping them to achieve their potential and to confidently meet the needs of service users.
Extension of the COVID-19 Temporary Register
On Thursday 22 September, government announced that the healthcare professions temporary registers, including the HCPC COVID-19 Temporary Register, will remain open for a further two years.
Launch date announced for specialist social work regulator
Nadhim Zahawi has announced Monday 2 December 2019 as the date when Social Work England will take over from the HCPC as the new social work regulator
HCPC response to DHSC healthcare regulation consultation
As we move forward with the wider programme of regulatory reform, we welcome this consultation to consider how the powers to introduce and remove professions from regulation might be used in the future.
HCPC fee rise approved by Parliaments
Following our consultation with registrants, professional bodies, trade unions, and the public last year, the legislation to implement our latest proposed fee increase has now been approved in both the UK and Scottish Parliaments.
New training guidance
We do understand that on occasions it might not be possible for you attend the training we asked you to do. The new training guidance sets out our approach to training across all the regulatory functions.
HCPC and health regulators' joint statement supports reflective practice across healthcare
Nine healthcare regulators, including the HCPC, have signed a joint statement outlining the processes and advantages of good reflective practice
HCPTS website updates
We have recently made a few changes to the HCPTS website to improve the information and support provided to registrants